Articles by Michael Le Pard

About Michael Le Pard

Michael Le Pard (“Mr. Totalmotorcycle”) is the Founder of Total Motorcycle, the world’s largest motorcycle information site, trusted by over 430 million riders since 1999. With over 34 years of experience in motorcycles, gear and rider culture, he has built a global community dedicated to empowering and inspiring motorcyclists. Total Motorcycle remains his passion project. Combining expert research, hands‑on knowledge and a commitment to helping riders make informed decisions about bikes, gear and safety worldwide.

All-electric 4hp BMW motorcycles are a joy to ride and help 2023 BMW BERLIN MARATHON run smoothly

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

+++ BMW CE 04 eScooter and BMW CE 02 eParkourer complete 42 zero-emission kilometres in their home city +++ BMW BERLIN MARATHON for inline skaters: Jason Suttles (BEL) and Gabriela Rueda (COL) triumph +++ 47,000 […]

Hotly contested 2023 EMX125 title with an impressive victory

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Janis Reisulis Crowned EMX125 Champion in Great Britain MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis locked up the hotly contested 2023 EMX125 title with an impressive victory in the penultimate race of the season, at Matterley […]

MotoGP 2023 Buddh International Circuit – Qualification and Sprint

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP received a hot, humid and damp taste of India for the first time as round thirteen of the 2023 series made an inaugural visit to New Delhi. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rounded the […]

Second crash on final lap ends Ducati rider’s WorldSBK race

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rinaldi wins Race 1 with standard Pirelli tyres; Razgatlioğlu closes the gap At MotorLand Aragón, the Ducati rider contains the damage for Bautista’s DNF but the Turkish Yamaha rider gets closer in the overall standings; […]

From completely dry to torrential rainfall that’s MotoGP Buddh International Circuit India

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indian GP: Bagnaia settles for the runner-up slot behind Martin in the Sprint. Pirro 14th Francesco Bagnaia settled for second place behind winner and fellow Ducati rider Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) on an almost dry […]

Monster Energy Supercross and Pro Motocross 2024 Schedules

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A New Supercross Venue Enters as Fan-Favorite Cities Return Most Storied Venues in American Motocross Set for 53rd Pro Motocross Season LOS ANGELES (September 22, 2023) – Feld Motor Sports, Inc. and MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. […]

Bridgestone Motorcycle Has Record First Year at Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship Series (CSBK)

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 22, 2023) – Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced today a record-setting first year as the exclusive tire supplier for the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship Series (CSBK). This season saw the most lap records […]

Best possible start for Ducati team thanks to one-two from Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A 1-2 for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati on Friday at Aragon with Bautista in P1 and Rinaldi in P2. Bulega dominates free practice in WorldSSP Friday of Tissot Aragon Round gets off to the best […]

Sinuous WorldSBK mountain circuit proved itself a “hard nut to crack” once again

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Frustrating Friday for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Aragon Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli ended Friday Free Practice seventh and 10th overall in the combined timesheets at MotorLand Aragon in Spain today. The sinuous mountain […]

Inaugural Grand Prix of India at Buddh International Circuit New Delhi

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia goes through into tomorrow’s Q2 qualifying with seventh quickest time in free practice for the GP of India. P22 for Pirro The first day of free practice for the inaugural Grand Prix of India […]

Strong return to action at WorldSBK Motorland Aragon

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Consistent Opening Day for Aegerter and Gardner in Aragon Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action on 22nd September at Motorland Aragon, showing consistent speed to finish ninth and 12th on combined times. The […]

Inspiration Friday: 100 YEARS OF “MAKE LIFE A RIDE”

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Motorcyclists know that just owning a motorcycle can be inspiring, riding it, meeting other riders and joining a worldwide family, now that’s making “Life a Ride.” Join us for week #260 of Inspiration Friday: 100 […]

250 World All-Stars Lineup at SuperMotocross World Championship Final in Los Angeles

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ELLENTON, Fla. // MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 21, 2023) – As the sport of off-road motorcycle racing prepares for a historic full-circle moment with the highly anticipated and climactic return to the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the SuperMotocross […]

KTM announces off-road motorcycle engineer Andreas Hölzl now leader of all KTM AG Rally Teams

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

KTM AG is pleased to announce that experienced off-road motorcycle engineer Andreas Hölzl will take over the leadership of all KTM AG Rally Teams with immediate effect having previously held the role of Husqvarna Factory […]

New impetus to BMW Motorrad Design as Alexander Buckan takes over

Sep 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Alexander Buckan will take over from Edgar Heinrich as the new head of BMW Motorrad Design, effective 1 January 2024. Buckan will be responsible for the design of all BMW Group two-wheeled vehicles, rider’s equipment […]